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The Canton Little League Cardinals finished off an outstanding 13-2 regular season with an undefeated playoff run to capture the Major League championship. The key to the team’s success all year was solid defense, consistent pitching, and balanced contributions at the plate from the entire lineup. Bolstered by the leadership of third-year players Kyle Burke […]
Claire M. Searson (Moscone), 76, of Canton, passed away July 17 at home. Born in Boston, she was raised in West Roxbury and graduated from Holy Cross Academy. After attending Pierce Junior College, she served as a secretary at American Mutual in Providence before marrying and subsequently moving to Canton in 1962 to raise her […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Margaret E. Tracy, 90, a resident of Canton for over 58 years, died peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Margaret was born in Cambridge and grew up in Newton/Auburndale and attended Newton schools. She later attended Boston University night school. Many years ago Margaret worked for Carter, Rice & Co. in Boston. She was vice […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Louise B. Dockray, 87, a resident of Canton, died peacefully July 14, 2012. She was a member of the Canton Catholic Women’s Club, the Canton Garden Club, and was an active parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton for many years. Devoted wife of the late Edward W. Dockray. Loving mother of Edward […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

Gabriella and Gisella Berardi, ages 2 and 5, enjoy a picnic on their front lawn with their brand-new baby brother, Dario. Have a fun summer photo to share? Send it, along with a brief description, to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our online or print editions. Photo by Mary Ellen Cahill
Jul 12 2012 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen

The Red Storm defeated the Teal Tigers 17-10 to win the Canton Senior League Softball championship in the program’s first season. The Storm was coached by Mike Jerrier and Paul Ezepik.

State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan and Canton Fire Chief Charles Doody are pleased to announce the graduation of Keith Ryan from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 60-day Recruit Firefighting Program on June 22 at the Department of Fire Services in Stow. “This rigorous professional training provides our newest firefighters with the basic skills to perform […]
Jul 11 2012 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter with the hopes that the town will help me out with a safety issue. I own property at 9 Manitou Road, which is off of Lake Road, and my 88-year-old mother lives on Glen Road, which is also off of Lake and Manitou. I am concerned about two […]

This year’s July 4th festivities started with rain showers and ended with a bang. In the morning, over 70 runners, ranging in age from 2 to 68, took part in the annual 5-mile road race and 2-mile fun run. In the evening, hundreds of local residents flocked to the Galvin Middle School to enjoy amusements, […]
Jul 6 2012 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen

Hundreds turned out at the Galvin Middle School for Canton’s Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 4. Sponsored by the Recreation Commission, the popular annual event featured amusements, concessions, live music, and a gala fireworks display. Check out the photo gallery or see this week’s Canton Citizen for additional images from the July 4th celebration. […]
Jul 6 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen